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  Early Modern Art and The Great Depression The Great Depression had a profound impact on the arts in many different ways. While the country was suffering economically, President Franklin D. Roosevelt attempted to restore it through the New Deal. The New Deal was a project that involved employing photographers and other artists to document real people who were suffering and publish their prints. Through this project, we ended up with some of the most beautiful and heartbreaking artwork of The Great Depression. This helped people all over the world to see how people like farmers and blue-collar workers were struggling. I am sharing three examples of this below. Dorothea Lange, Migrant Mother , 1936 Migrant Mother is probably one of the most well-known photographs from The Great Depression. Photographer Dorothea Lange visited a squatter camp and took a series of photos of Florence Owens Thompson, a 32-year-old mother who was at a stranded pea-picking farm. This particular photo resulted
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  The Romantic Era Impressionism is my very favorite style of art from the Romantic period, while realism is my least favorite. I am going to share two different pieces from each style by four different artists. The first piece below is Haystacks (Snow Effect, Morning) by Claude Monet. Haystacks was part of a series of around 25 paintings where Monet painted the same scene in various light conditions and seasons. It is believed these were painted near Monet's home in Giverny, France, between 1890 and 1891. Outdoor painting was extremely common for Impressionistic artists, so this location was perfect for Monet to have the opportunity to experience different lighting and seasons. There are several art elements worth mentioning for this piece, and texture is one that really stands out. The blending of the brushstrokes really showcases how the snow settles on top of the hay, but the brown sticking through shows where the snow missed. While there are only a few colors in this piece, t
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  Morality in the Neo-Classical Period The Baroque and Rococo periods were full of extravagance. The artwork of that time often depicted images that focused on self-indulgence or even things that could be sexual in nature. As art began to focus on order and balance, the Neo-Classical period was introduced. Art began to look more restrained or controlled in a way. It was more civil or moral. Many of the Neoclassical paintings showed someone just doing an everyday activity, like sweeping the floor or working a job. The first piece below is Classical Ruins by William Hamilton. It is a rather ordinary painting, in my opinion, but it exemplifies the Neoclassical period perfectly. It reminds me of something I might see hanging in a public library or doctor's office. It has very muted, neutral tones with the primary focus on the people in the right corner working with the sheep. There are slight dabs of white on their clothing and on the horse that really draws you to that corner. While
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Art Analysis of the Baroque Period Domine, quo vadis? Annibale Carracci,  Christ appearing to Saint Peter on the Appian Way  (1601-02) Oil on canvas. National Gallery, London This piece of work by Annibale Carracci was painted around 1601-02. It is a depiction of Christ trying to direct St. Peter on Appian Way as St. Peter is attempting to flee Rome. "Domine, quo vadis?" is translated as, "Lord, where are you going?". What is depicted here is not a story from the Bible, as it is believed to have been a legend that the Lord came back after he was crucified.  The Carracci family have been considered some of the firsts to introduce Baroque art. They were able to tie in some of the characteristics of Italian art with more rich, vibrant colors of the Baroque style, and this is evident in this piece that is stunningly bright. There is a little bit of a muted background, but their robes and pieces of cloth stand out and are the focal point as they are up close in the paint
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 Art Analysis of the Northern Renaissance                Portrait of a Man (Self-Portrait?) , oil on oak by Jan van Eyck, 1433; in the National Gallery, London . Jan Van Eyck is, undeniably, one of the most famous artists of the North Renaissance period. His assumed self-portrait piece, Portrait of a Man, depicts humanism at its finest. As we learned in our Northern and Italian Renaissance unit, there was a strong focus on humans at this time. Van Eyck's details of his own face really bring him to life for the average citizen, from the wrinkles on his face to the stern look in his eye. I immediately noticed his blood shot eyes. I thought about how this artist may be a middle-aged man who has been up late hours painting and has not slept well. At the same time, his bold, red turban on his head gives a sense of royalty, which was also important at this time. I also find it interesting that the turban is wrapped around his head in a very sloppy manner despite his posture being so upri
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Art Analysis from The Vietnam War

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Photographer, Art Greenspon's, "The Best Photo from Vietnam." "As fellow troopers aid wounded buddies, a paratrooper of A Company, 101st Airborne, guides a medical evacuation helicopter through the jungle foliage to pick up casualties during a five-day patrol of an area southwest of Hue, South Vietnam, April 1968" (Agtmael, 2013). This photograph taken by war photographer, Art Greenspon, during the Vietnam war stirs up very raw emotions. There is a sense of desperation and hope as the paratrooper has his arms lifted in an attempt to guide the medevac helicopter to the ground. It almost seems like a prayer for help. There is obvious pain on the face of the soldier lying on the ground, which brings out emotions of fear. Seeing the other soldiers holding up their brothers brings about feelings of hope for their survival. There is an incredible amount of texture in the photo with the jungle branches and leaves surrounding the soldiers. It is amazing they were even a
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Welcome to my blog! My name is Liam, and I am a first-year online student at the University of Alaska - Fairbanks. My major is Fisheries and Marine Science. I live in Jackson, Georgia, but am originally from Kentucky. I own five snakes, two bearded dragons, three leopard geckos, a Russian tortoise, a parrot, and two Golden Retrievers. My long-term career goal is to work in wildlife rescue and rehabilitation. In addition to my love of animals, I train in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and currently hold a blue belt in this martial art. I enjoy playing the drums and listening to many genres of music. I love landscapes, and one of my favorite landscapes is the desert in Arizona.  My relationship to art is limited in terms of being an artist. As a child, I enjoyed painting rainbows more than anything else. My parents have a large collection of the many rainbows I painted over the years. As I became older and occasionally took art classes as a homeschooler, I found that more abstract pieces were my pr
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